Water Sources for Backpackers & Hikers Update
From Ranger George Shinn at Savage Gulf Ranger Station:
Thankfully we are receiving rain today that should drastically help our small creeks and springs, but even with this we are so dry that it will only temporarily relieve some stress. Visitors shouldn't have too much trouble though finding water this weekend, it will at least be pooled up in many places.
On the other hand, the rain has put our parking lot project behind, so it has stopped this week, we are allowing vehicles to park, will have to be pushed to next week. Next week, Tuesday the 14th through Thursday the 16th, the parking lot at Savage Gulf off Highway 399 will be closed for repair and construction. The rest of the parking lots at Greeter Falls, Stone Door and Collins Gulf access will be open for visitor use day hikers.
Please advise all campers to make trek itinerary accordingly and park at Collins or Stone Door for the week of 14-16th of October, because they will not be able to park at Savage during those dates.
Thankfully we are receiving rain today that should drastically help our small creeks and springs, but even with this we are so dry that it will only temporarily relieve some stress. Visitors shouldn't have too much trouble though finding water this weekend, it will at least be pooled up in many places.
On the other hand, the rain has put our parking lot project behind, so it has stopped this week, we are allowing vehicles to park, will have to be pushed to next week. Next week, Tuesday the 14th through Thursday the 16th, the parking lot at Savage Gulf off Highway 399 will be closed for repair and construction. The rest of the parking lots at Greeter Falls, Stone Door and Collins Gulf access will be open for visitor use day hikers.
Please advise all campers to make trek itinerary accordingly and park at Collins or Stone Door for the week of 14-16th of October, because they will not be able to park at Savage during those dates.
Labels: Park Entrance Closure, Water Sources
posted by Ron Castle @ 11:21 AM
5 Comments:
At October 15, 2008 8:48 AM ,
Brad Lindell said...
This blog is a great resource for people planning a trip! Do you think there will be any water near the Alum Gap campsite early next week?
At October 15, 2008 9:01 AM ,
Ron Castle said...
Hi, Brad, thanks for the kudus on the blog. I do not have an up to the minute water report, but in any case water will be available a short distance away at Greeter Falls (which is Piney Creek).
At October 15, 2008 12:23 PM ,
Anonymous said...
Just wanted to let everyone know that there will be a Boy Scout Camporee this weekend at Stone Door. About 100 Scouts and Adults of varying experience will be there. We will be arriving early Sat. Morning and staying overnight @ the greeter falls sites. Any suggestions for water, side hikes etc? Thanks Ken Orban
At October 15, 2008 12:30 PM ,
Ken said...
Hello, My name is Ken Orban and I will be with the Upper Cumberland district Boy Scout Camporee this weekend at Stone Door.There will be about 100 boys and adults of varying ability. I was wondering if anyone has the latest water and program update? Thanks for your help and for this great resource!
At October 15, 2008 12:58 PM ,
Ron Castle said...
Hi, Ken, if you are camping at Alum Gap there will be water at Greeter Falls. I have requested a water update from the park and will make a new post as soon as I receive it. You might want to subscribe to the blog feed.
Regarding activities, planned activities are posted on the website at http://www.friendsofscsra.org/activities.htm along with an explanation of why there are a limited number of activities for October 2008.
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